October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Economic News, Industry 
While e-commerce now accounts for nearly 15% of all home furnishings sales, it remains a small part of overall retail sales, according to a report recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Legal
Ashley Furniture told a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge last week that shipping line Hanjin, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection, is refusing to release many of its containers, and said it has had to pick up other containers that were delivered to the wrong ports.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Executive Changes, Industry
Longtime Flexsteel (FLXS) executive Lee David Fautsch, senior vice president of sales for home furnishings, has announced his retirement effective Oct. 31.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events
More than 50 new tenants will have temporary showrooms in the Suites at Market Square building at this month’s High Point Market, according to building owner International Market Centers.
October 10,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Industry
High-end outdoor furniture producer Castelle has developed a series of professionally produced videos for multi-platform use.
October 7,
2016 by Jane Chero in Financial Reports, Industry
Aided by “robust” sales around major holidays, Havertys (HVT) said sales increased 0.8% to $211.7 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30.
October 7,
2016 by Jane Chero in Industry, Special Events
Five celebrity presenters – Johnny Bench, Thom Filicia, Kathy Ireland, Donny Osmond and Jane Seymour -- will headline the Oct. 23 American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation induction ceremonies.